CT Technologist, Radiology - Bakersfield, United States - Adventist Health
Description
Job DescriptionFormerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is building upon a legacy of exceptional heart care and expanding our ability to better serve Kern County for decades to come.
We are comprised of a 47-bed hospital with three operating rooms, four cardiac catheterization labs and offer a range of specialty services to the community.
As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
Job Summary:
Operates computed tomography (CT) equipment, producing cross-sectional images of patients' bones, organs and tissue that are used to diagnose medical conditions in an outpatient setting.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Associate's degree in
Radiologic Technology:
Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists:
R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT)
OR R.T.
(R)(ARRT):
Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA Advanced Certification in the modality of CT: Required in OR and HI, Preferred in CA Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred in CA and OR Venipuncture certification: Preferred in CA and OR ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) or ARRT-Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT):
Required Essential Functions:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatric. Produces sagittal and coronal reformatted images for radiologist interpretation. Uses PACS and teleradiology system to correctly transfer images to the appropriate location. Maintains accurate records, files and billing information.
Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
Performs routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and manages supply inventory. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.About UsAdventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities.
Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission:living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.